Nick Jorgensen, co-host of "You Were Born for This with Father John Riccardo", is the Associate Director of Parish Renewal for ACTS XXIX and has been involved in evangelization and leadership ministries for over ten years. While completing his undergraduate degree in marketing and management, he worked in youth ministry at the parish level. He then went on to earn his MA in Theology and Christian ministry. While earning this degree, he led men’s ministry as well as a mission trip involving door-to-door, on the street, and inner-city evangelization. He also spent some time working for Lighthouse Catholic Media in order to help develop a door-to-door evangelization program. After completing his MA, he served as the Assistant Director of Evangelization for the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, where he worked to equip parishes in evangelization and leadership. In 2015, Nick and his family moved to the Archdiocese of Detroit where he became the Associate Director of Evangelization. In this role, Nick has developed workshops, training, conferences, and retreats for hospitality, evangelization, formation, and leadership training. Nick has been trained for and successful in coaching leadership teams in organizational health with the goal of building a missionary culture among staff and volunteers throughout all levels of the Church. As part of this coaching effort, Nick trained leaders in the Archdiocese to work with parish leadership teams in their efforts to build a healthy parish culture.
Nick Jorgensen has hosted 52 Episodes.
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Episode 102: In Everything Give Thanks!
November 23rd, 2020 | 32 mins
#benotafraid, #godwantshisworldback, #thanksgiving, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
Gratitude is not dependent upon circumstances!
In this episode, using St. Paul as a model, Fr. John, Nick and Mary talk about the importance of gratitude, not only this week of Thanksgiving, but every day of our lives.
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Episode 100: Are We Perishing?
November 9th, 2020 | 29 mins 25 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
Is Jesus in the Boat or Not?
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary talk about the storms of life and unpack what the Word of God has to say about what the disciple can expect in this life.
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Episode 98: What Would John Paul II say?
October 26th, 2020 | 32 mins 7 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #jpii, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
Headlines getting you down? Be not afraid!
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Episode 97: A Conversation Between Three Brothers, Part II
October 12th, 2020 | 30 mins 36 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
A refreshing and honest exchange between three priests who are deeply in love with Jesus!
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Episode 95: What Can One Woman or One Man Do?
September 28th, 2020 | 23 mins 15 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
Jump into the slingshot and let God mobilize you for mission!
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, Mary talk about the impact one person can have if they're attentive to the Holy Spirit’s inspiration.
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Episode 94: Preach It!
September 21st, 2020 | 38 mins 11 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary invite Dcn. Steve to the mic and have a conversation about preaching and offer some helpful thoughts when preaching on difficult topics.
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Episode 93: How to Think, Speak, Act, and Pray When People Hate Us
September 14th, 2020 | 35 mins 17 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
Never forget the dignity of the one who may be your enemy!
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the current cultural climate of contempt and a way forward to navigate difficult conversations with love.
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Episode 92: A Real Conversation About Where We are in the Church
September 7th, 2020 | 31 mins 48 secs
#godwantshisworldback, #youwerebornforthis, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
A Real Conversation About Where We are in the Church
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary have an honest conversation about where we are in the Church and the role each of us can play to bring about transformation.
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Episode 91: We Need a Win!
August 31st, 2020 | 30 mins 1 sec
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
There’s a lot of newsreel out there. Make sure you’re watching the right reel!
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the fact that there’s a lot of newsreel out there but the only reel worth watching is the gospel.
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Episode 90: Friends are useless!
August 17th, 2020 | 25 mins 27 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
Friends are useless!
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about the ever-increasing importance of friendship in our uncertain times.
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Episode 89: An Interview with Fr. John About His New Book
August 10th, 2020 | 25 mins 8 secs
#rescued, christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
An Interview with Fr. John About His New Book
Fr. John has a new book coming out!
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick, and Mary talk about Fr. John’s new book, “Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel.”
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Episode 88: Being Priests for Our Country
August 4th, 2020 | 30 mins 51 secs
christianity, detroit, evangelization, fr. john riccardo, gospel, parish renewal, priest
Being priests for our country, and oh, by the way, that means all of us!
In this episode, Fr. John, Nick and Mary talk more about the National Day of Prayer and Fasting asking for God’s mercy and the healing of our hearts and offer some practical ideas on what to do this day.